Title: The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112832477&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales ## Photo gallery for The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales ![Interior - The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales (Hay-on-ye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112840000/112832500/112832477/3cecdcc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales (Hay-on-ye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112840000/112832500/112832477/25b92ecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![9 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales (Hay-on-ye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112840000/112832500/112832477/d95d8090.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop - The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales (Hay-on-ye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112840000/112832500/112832477/25026794.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales (Hay-on-ye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112840000/112832500/112832477/11fa1af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 9 bedrooms5 bathrooms2000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales Castle Farm Holiday Cottages in the Wilderness of South Wales Castle Farm (also known as The Castle) is a self-catering holiday cottage and is located in pure wilderness in the heart of the Black Mountains in South Wales. It's a spacious family holiday home and country-retreat situated in an absolutely stunning and private location, providing outstanding views and sumptuous accommodation. Whether it is a dinner party, large family reunion, a team building event, a weekend in the country or to simply escape from the city, this is the perfect venue. Nestled in the heart of the Black Mountains, Wales, The Castle offers a unique escape to the wilderness without leaving the comforts of home behind. This expansive retreat boasts 9 cozy bedrooms and 5 modern bathrooms, ensuring ample space for families or groups. The 40-acre farm stands in an exceptionally private location, with direct access to the Brecon Beacons National Park behind the house, its own stretch of river for paddling in, a nature walk and acres of woods. Castle Farm consists of a lovely old farmhouse sleeping up to 16 in 6 bedrooms, a separate cottage to add up to 10 more and there are further bed space options are available. The large house is available for rent on its own or together with the cottage, by the week, weekend or mid week break. This is a fabulous place for lovers of the great outdoors, with superb hill walking outside the door. Barbecues are actively encouraged, either next to the river or closer to the house. There's also a riding outfit round the corner for anyone who wants to go trekking. Foodies will be in heaven, pottering around the famous market at Abergavenny and trying restaurants such as The Bull and The Hardwick. For the more literary, Hay-on-Wye is seven miles away Castle Farm is the perfect location for large parties or groups looking to book a week away in mid wales. Our accommodation is both family-friendly and pet-friendly. There are plenty of leisurely walks in the nearby vicinity and you will get maximum enjoyment from the extravagance of our location. Castle Farm is self-catering, but catering can easily be arranged. The dining room in the farmhouse has a 12-seat table, which can be extended to seat 22, while the light and airy kitchen has an Aga, a Butler sink, a 10 seat oak table and plenty of wooden workspace. The farmhouse and the cottage both have TV, DVD player, a growing supply of books and all the usual utilities (washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher etc). The mountain spring water hot tub can be added to your stay. Recent vistors have said: "Its was like waking up in Nania", "Castle Farm was fantastic!! What a fabulous place!", "We all had an absolutely brilliant weekend, the weather was incredible and the views from the property were no less so!", "The location is just perfect", "It really felt like a home from home", "...a beautiful setting... very peaceful and just what was required!", "What a beautiful home you have there. None of us wanted to leave" ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 9 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a river ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111288900/111288827/24493603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glanhenwye Courtyard Cottages Hereford - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=111288827&PinnedHotelID=111288827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90862800/90862745/d837e780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hay Holiday Cottage Hay-on-Wye - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=90862745&PinnedHotelID=90862745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123570000/123565000/123564932/086c8a87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bed in Hay-on-Wye (oc-a33386) Hay-on-Wye - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=123564932&PinnedHotelID=123564932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118700000/118698200/118698119/78491b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hay Boathouse/Maes-y-Caer Hay On Wye - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=118698119&PinnedHotelID=118698119&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123580000/123572800/123572755/a4e029d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bed in Clyro (oc-r29347) Clyro - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=123572755&PinnedHotelID=123572755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123570000/123564200/123564105/70e70ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bed in Llanigon (oc-t33091) Llanigon - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=123564105&PinnedHotelID=123564105&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123580000/123573900/123573817/3f2a1f3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Bed in Hay-on-Wye (oc-c29788) Hay-on-Wye - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=123573817&PinnedHotelID=123573817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123570000/123565000/123564922/f0237e35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bed in Hay-on-Wye (oc-i33384) Hay-on-Wye - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=123564922&PinnedHotelID=123564922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83090000/83086900/83086896/3bc39a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beacons Cottage-UK36406 Brecon, Near Hay-on-Wye - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $911 CA $911 total includes taxes & fees Mar 26 - Mar 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=83086896&PinnedHotelID=83086896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106700100/106700091/5e98cc9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to this three-bedroom holiday home set in Hay-on-Wye. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 698468 ## About the area Located in Abergavenny, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The Lion Street Gallery and Tithe Barn are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Summerhill Golf Club and Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club. [Visit our Abergavenny travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Abergavenny.dx5610) [View more Vacation homes in Abergavenny](https://www.expedia.ca/Abergavenny-Private-Vacation-Homes.d5610-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.98314%2C-3.08928&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nz7uHPAAmho9KNa9amW8naDn3-c=) Hay-on-ye, Wales ### What's nearby - ![Brecon Beacons National Park featuring rainforest, a cascade and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054302/a46ff2f7-c7fe-453b-bd34-b2a418b5cdb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brecon Beacons National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![View of Builth Wells and the surrounding hills, Image shows a small Welsh town near the Royal Welsh showground in central Wales](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975950600/5c332014-fc38-49f6-8632-dc5bb954f03d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Welsh Showground 52 min drive \- 43.0 km - ![Hereford is steeped in history ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4656/d368497f-3bb5-49b1-9073-96b0b9930417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hereford Cathedral 57 min drive \- 51.4 km - Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center 58 min drive \- 49.4 km ### Getting around - Abergavenny Station 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Antur Brew Co 22 min drive - Bridge End Inn 27 min drive - Triggs At The Mill 26 min drive - The Bull's Head 17 min drive - Strand Cafe 26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales? ### What time is check-out at The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales? ### Where is The Castle, The Black Mountains, Wales located? ## Have a question? 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